Volkswagen Tiguan Base (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Tiguan is regarded as a small SUV built in Germany with prices starting at $33,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power (at 4300 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Tiguan Base uses 9.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 218g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 703km per full tank
The Volkswagen Tiguan measures 1683mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4427mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2604mm (102.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Tiguan Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Base has a 195mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,427 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,809 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,683 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,000 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Tiguan Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 218
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Cc: 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 64
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 703
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 437
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 8.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 12.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 19
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.2
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 170
Power Maximum Power Kw: 125
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4300
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Locking Wheel Nuts: yes
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pq35
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 53.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1510
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 395
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12000
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1570
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.7
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 195
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 66.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1683
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4427
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.2
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1809
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1571
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 102.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2604
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 992
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.0
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 991
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 58.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1482
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 57.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1459
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlight Control Time Delay Switch Off: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front To Rear Location: Front To Rear
Sunroof Front To Rear Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front To Rear Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1650
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3638
Audio System
System Brand Name: Other
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection Mp3 Devices: yes
Connection Wma Devices: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Armrest Capacity: 6
Disc Player Armrest Location: Armrest
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Brand Name: Other
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Driver Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Seat Back Table: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Seat Back Table: yes
Front Seat Passenger Seat Folds To Table: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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